Speaking of Fleas...

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that Kitty
Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which I put on
her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot for that. I
leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then take it off. In the
time since I bought the enclosure she's shown *no* signs of fleas. Is this
pretty much sufficient?

Jill

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that Kitty
Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which I put on
her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot for that. I
leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then take it off. In the
time since I bought the enclosure she's shown *no* signs of fleas. Is this
pretty much sufficient?

Jill

Jill, as long as you're not seeing any fleas, I wouldn't worry about it. I'm a
firm believer in NOT using chemicals on animals unless it's absolutely
necessary. You're a very attentive Meowmie, if she does pick up some fleas,
you'll notice them before they get bad on her. You might do some research on
the brand of collar you're using, just to be sure you know exactly what
chemicals are in it, and whether it uses any organophosphates.

Sherry

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that Kitty
Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which I put on
her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot for that. I
leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then take it off. In the
time since I bought the enclosure she's shown *no* signs of fleas. Is this
pretty much sufficient?

Jill

Jill, as long as you're not seeing any fleas, I wouldn't worry about it. I'm a
firm believer in NOT using chemicals on animals unless it's absolutely
necessary. You're a very attentive Meowmie, if she does pick up some fleas,
you'll notice them before they get bad on her. You might do some research on
the brand of collar you're using, just to be sure you know exactly what
chemicals are in it, and whether it uses any organophosphates.

Sherry

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that Kitty
Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which I put on
her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot for that. I
leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then take it off. In the
time since I bought the enclosure she's shown *no* signs of fleas. Is this
pretty much sufficient?

Jill

Jill, as long as you're not seeing any fleas, I wouldn't worry about it. I'm a
firm believer in NOT using chemicals on animals unless it's absolutely
necessary. You're a very attentive Meowmie, if she does pick up some fleas,
you'll notice them before they get bad on her. You might do some research on
the brand of collar you're using, just to be sure you know exactly what
chemicals are in it, and whether it uses any organophosphates.

Sherry

"jmcquown" dumped this in
on 25 May 2004:

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that
Kitty Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which
I put on her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot
for that. I leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then
take it off. In the time since I bought the enclosure she's shown
*no* signs of fleas. Is this pretty much sufficient?

Jill




Jill, I wouldn't use a flea collar at all. It's becoming more known how
toxic they are. If she's on the patio, I'd probably not use anything at
all unless you actually find a flea. Though, I know you're in the South
so it could be better to be proactive. Advantage or Frontline would be
better. You probably wouldn't even have to put it on her every month, but
maybe every other month during the "season".

--
Cheryl

"jmcquown" dumped this in
on 25 May 2004:

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that
Kitty Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which
I put on her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot
for that. I leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then
take it off. In the time since I bought the enclosure she's shown
*no* signs of fleas. Is this pretty much sufficient?

Jill




Jill, I wouldn't use a flea collar at all. It's becoming more known how
toxic they are. If she's on the patio, I'd probably not use anything at
all unless you actually find a flea. Though, I know you're in the South
so it could be better to be proactive. Advantage or Frontline would be
better. You probably wouldn't even have to put it on her every month, but
maybe every other month during the "season".

--
Cheryl

"jmcquown" dumped this in
on 25 May 2004:

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that
Kitty Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which
I put on her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot
for that. I leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then
take it off. In the time since I bought the enclosure she's shown
*no* signs of fleas. Is this pretty much sufficient?

Jill




Jill, I wouldn't use a flea collar at all. It's becoming more known how
toxic they are. If she's on the patio, I'd probably not use anything at
all unless you actually find a flea. Though, I know you're in the South
so it could be better to be proactive. Advantage or Frontline would be
better. You probably wouldn't even have to put it on her every month, but
maybe every other month during the "season".

--
Cheryl

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"jmcquown" dumped this in
on 25 May 2004:

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that
Kitty Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which
I put on her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot
for that. I leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then
take it off. In the time since I bought the enclosure she's shown
*no* signs of fleas. Is this pretty much sufficient?

Jill




Jill, I wouldn't use a flea collar at all. It's becoming more known how
toxic they are. If she's on the patio, I'd probably not use anything at
all unless you actually find a flea. Though, I know you're in the South
so it could be better to be proactive. Advantage or Frontline would be
better. You probably wouldn't even have to put it on her every month, but
maybe every other month during the "season".

Shmogg is a 98% indoor cat, Fluffy the dog spends about equal time indoors
and out. And while both have had fleas in the past whilst living here, the
last time I used Frontline was over a year ago, and I haven't seen (or
felt!) a flea since. As I'm allergic to all anti-flea products (although
Frontline causes the least reaction out of all the products I've tried over
the years), I don't use any products until I sea evidence of actual fleas. I
fugure none of us, critters included, need to be exposed to more agressive
chemicals than necessary.

Yowie

"Cheryl" wrote in message
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"jmcquown" dumped this in
on 25 May 2004:

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that
Kitty Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which
I put on her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot
for that. I leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then
take it off. In the time since I bought the enclosure she's shown
*no* signs of fleas. Is this pretty much sufficient?

Jill




Jill, I wouldn't use a flea collar at all. It's becoming more known how
toxic they are. If she's on the patio, I'd probably not use anything at
all unless you actually find a flea. Though, I know you're in the South
so it could be better to be proactive. Advantage or Frontline would be
better. You probably wouldn't even have to put it on her every month, but
maybe every other month during the "season".

Shmogg is a 98% indoor cat, Fluffy the dog spends about equal time indoors
and out. And while both have had fleas in the past whilst living here, the
last time I used Frontline was over a year ago, and I haven't seen (or
felt!) a flea since. As I'm allergic to all anti-flea products (although
Frontline causes the least reaction out of all the products I've tried over
the years), I don't use any products until I sea evidence of actual fleas. I
fugure none of us, critters included, need to be exposed to more agressive
chemicals than necessary.

Yowie

"Cheryl" wrote in message
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"jmcquown" dumped this in
on 25 May 2004:

I have a question. Persia is an indoor cat but she does have that
Kitty Walk mesh enclosure on the patio. I got her a flea collar which
I put on her when she's going to sit outside. Soon it will be too hot
for that. I leave it on for a day after she's been out there, then
take it off. In the time since I bought the enclosure she's shown
*no* signs of fleas. Is this pretty much sufficient?

Jill




Jill, I wouldn't use a flea collar at all. It's becoming more known how
toxic they are. If she's on the patio, I'd probably not use anything at
all unless you actually find a flea. Though, I know you're in the South
so it could be better to be proactive. Advantage or Frontline would be
better. You probably wouldn't even have to put it on her every month, but
maybe every other month during the "season".

Shmogg is a 98% indoor cat, Fluffy the dog spends about equal time indoors
and out. And while both have had fleas in the past whilst living here, the
last time I used Frontline was over a year ago, and I haven't seen (or
felt!) a flea since. As I'm allergic to all anti-flea products (although
Frontline causes the least reaction out of all the products I've tried over
the years), I don't use any products until I sea evidence of actual fleas. I
fugure none of us, critters included, need to be exposed to more agressive
chemicals than necessary.

Yowie